Day 1: Fly to Isla Baltra, the main airport of the Galapagos and board your yacht. Depart for Isla North Seymour, lying just off the northern tip of Galtra. This is where blue-footed boobies nest, sea lions frolic and is home to the largest colony of frigate birds in the Galapagos.

Day 2: Visit the Isla Espanola, the only place in the world where the waved albatross nests. A rugged island with rocky outcroppings, sea cliff and a blowhole that spews water up to 75' when the surf rushes in, you’ll not want to return to the boat!

Day 3: A day of learning on Isla Santa Cruz. Home to the Charles Darwin Research Station, this is a chance to visit the Rearing Center for giant tortoises and learn more about island conservation and the ongoing research done here.

Day 4: You will be visiting Isla Bartolome today. Resembling the surface of the moon, Isla Bartolome features lava tubes, tuff cones, and spectacular views from the famed Pinnacle Rock.

Day 5: Spend the morning on fascinating Isla Isabela with its Darwin’s finches, seabirds, and a 5,600 foot volcano. Next, you will visit Isla Fernandina, with the La Cumbre Volcano, home to the largest colony of marine iguanas, plus flightless cormorants.

Day 6: Today, think Color! The beaches of Isla Rabida are formed from oxidized lava, making them an unmistakable red hue. Adding to the vivid tones of this island are its collection of flamingos, sea lions and palo santo trees.

Day 7: Did you write postcards? Bring them with you today, as you will be visiting Isla Santa Maria, with its Post Office Bay. This historical site is where an 18th century whaling crew placed the wooden barrel that is still in use today as a post office!

Day 8: Return to Isla Baltra for your return flight to Quito. This is the point where you want to change your ticket and do the whole trip all over again. So go ahead, do it!

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